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Cowboys backup QB Joe Milton III threw two first-half touchdown passes to lift Dallas to a 34-13 preseason victory over Arizona, strengthening his case for the backup job behind the starter.
Cowboys’ backup quarterback Joe Milton III starred in the Aug. 22 preseason against the Arizona Cardinals, going 9-for-13 for 179 yards with two passing touchdowns (including a 53-yard strike) and adding a two-yard rushing TD, helping Dallas lead 24-6 at halftime. Milton accounted for all three TDs in the first half but remains behind Dak Prescott on the depth chart; the performance offers reassurance about Cowboys’ quarterback depth heading into the regular season.
Six young players stood out in Week 1 of NFL preseason: Rams quarterback Ty Simpson went 21-for-25 for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns; Cardinals wideout Jalen Brooks has back-to-back strong showings (6 receptions, 52 yards, TD this week); Steelers linebacker Jamin Davis totaled 8 tackles and 2 sacks; Bears corner Beanie Bishop Jr. had two interceptions; UDFA running back Robert Henry Jr. flashed with a 30-yard TD run; Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III completed 80% of his attempts for 107 yards and a TD. While preseason games use vanilla defenses and aren’t definitive, these performances suggest several players to watch as depth charts take shape.
Jerry Jones expressed excitement over acquiring quarterback Joe Milton III, believing they got a steal after his impressive performance in a preseason game and noting his potential to step in if Dak Prescott faces injury. The Cowboys see Milton as a promising backup following a recent trade with the Patriots.
The Dallas Cowboys have officially listed former Tennessee Vols QB Joe Milton III as the backup behind Dak Prescott on their unofficial depth chart, signaling a positive position for him as preseason begins, with Milton competing for a key role in the NFL.